Latest Industrial Infrastructure News

SRG Global has landed $650 million worth of contracts spanning water, defence, energy, and more across Australia and New Zealand, reinforcing its position as a diversified infrastructure leader.

Calix Limited has secured a pivotal $35 million joint development agreement with Rio Tinto to advance its Zesty Green Iron Demonstration Plant in Western Australia, backed by a substantial ARENA grant. This collaboration aims to pioneer low-emission steel production using innovative hydrogen and electric heating technology.

Canterbury Resources and Alma Metals have completed a positive Scoping Study for the Briggs Copper Project, confirming a 2Mt copper resource and strong metallurgy. Prefeasibility studies are now underway to refine resource confidence and project economics.

Freehill Mining Limited is expanding its aggregates product range and upgrading its processing capabilities at the Islon site to meet rising demand from the local cement industry in Chile.

Lithium Universe Limited has unveiled plans for a second lithium carbonate refinery in Brownsville, Texas, complementing its flagship Québec project and aiming to ease North America's lithium supply bottleneck.

Metallium Limited is set to commission its first Flash Joule Heating processing line in Texas by December 2025, expanding capacity fivefold and adding a second rare earth demonstration line. This move positions the company as a key player in non-Chinese critical metals refining amid tightening Chinese export controls.

Lithium Universe is evaluating a strategic site in Brownsville, Texas, to establish a photovoltaic solar panel recycling facility, complementing its Australian efforts. The move taps into Texas's booming solar market, supportive regulations, and robust industrial infrastructure.

HyTerra Limited has successfully completed the Blythe 13-20 well at its Nemaha Project, confirming promising hydrogen and helium presence and expanding its drilling program to three wells.

Brazilian Rare Earths Limited has secured a strategic partnership with SENAI CIMATEC to co-develop a rare earths laboratory and pilot plant in Bahia, Brazil, backed by significant funding and aimed at advancing processing capabilities ahead of production.

Sparc Technologies is progressing its innovative green hydrogen pilot plant and graphene-based anti-corrosion trials, supported by a recent A$2.7 million capital raise to accelerate commercialisation and R&D.